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'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the US Northwest
Read full article: 'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the US NorthwestA major storm was sweeping across the U.S. Northwest, battering the region with strong winds and rain.
Crime uptick causing businesses to leave Roanoke, close earlier
Read full article: Crime uptick causing businesses to leave Roanoke, close earlierA man and teen were shot along Hershberger Road near the Taco Bell on Tuesday night, according to police. While they’re expected to recover, police are still looking to arrest the person responsible.
Liberty and tacos for all: Taco Bell prevails as Taco John's abandons trademark to 'Taco Tuesday'
Read full article: Liberty and tacos for all: Taco Bell prevails as Taco John's abandons trademark to 'Taco Tuesday'Taco Bell has rung up a win in its quest to make “Taco Tuesday” free of trademark restrictions.
'Taco Tuesday' trademark tiff flares anew between fast food competitors
Read full article: 'Taco Tuesday' trademark tiff flares anew between fast food competitorsA tiff over Taco Tuesday is heating up, with Taco Bell asking U.S. regulators to force a Wyoming-based fast-food chain to abandon its longstanding claim to “Taco Tuesday” as a trademark.
Chick-fil-A has the slowest drive-thru, according to 2022 fast-food consumer study
Read full article: Chick-fil-A has the slowest drive-thru, according to 2022 fast-food consumer studyTaco Bell was ranked as having the fastest drive-thru service time with an average wait time of just under four minutes, and Chick-fil-A came in dead last with a wait time of around five-and-a-half minutes.
Lexington Taco Bell employee fired after racist remark-filled TikTok video goes viral
Read full article: Lexington Taco Bell employee fired after racist remark-filled TikTok video goes viralA video on TikTok that contained video footage from inside the Taco Bell in Lexington on Friday has gone viral with more than 730,000 views.
US jobless claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low
Read full article: US jobless claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic lowThe number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week from the lowest point of the pandemic, even as the job market appears to be rebounding on the strength of a reopened economy.
’Save the Mexican Pizza!’: Petition to save this beloved Taco Bell food item gains nearly 100K supporters
Read full article: ’Save the Mexican Pizza!’: Petition to save this beloved Taco Bell food item gains nearly 100K supportersAn online petition to save the beloved Mexican Pizza from leaving the Taco Bell menu is trending on social media and it’s gaining more followers by the minute. However, beginning Nov. 5, Taco Bell will be getting rid of the Mexican Pizza, pico de gallo, and shredded chicken. “Currently, Mexican Pizza packaging accounts for over 7 million pounds of paperboard material per year in the U.S.,” Taco Bell said in a news release. The Mexican Pizza combo will be replaced with a Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme combo. The Mexican Pizza is a crisp tortilla shell topped with refried beans and a layer of taco beef, which makes the “crust,” topped with Mexican pizza sauce, a three-cheese blend and tomatoes, according to Taco Bell’s website.
Man breaks into Taco Bell, prepares food, takes nap
Read full article: Man breaks into Taco Bell, prepares food, takes napLAWRENCEVILLE, GA – Taco Bell wasn't open on Christmas Day but a burglar in Georgia decided he wanted a festive feast anyway — and to take a nap while he was at it. Police have asked for the public's help in identifying the man who broke into the restaurant, prepared food and fell asleep early Christmas morning. At around 12:15 a.m. on Dec. 25, a man approached a Taco Bell in unincorporated Lawrenceville and entered through the drive-thru window. After eating, he proceeded to take a nap on the restaurant floor. The suspect was described as a black male wearing black sweatpants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and black sneakers.
Taco Bell introduces chicken strips
Read full article: Taco Bell introduces chicken stripsROANOKE, Va. – Taco Bell is stepping into the chicken sandwich fray, but not exactly with a chicken sandwich. The fast-food chain announced it is currently testing out crispy tortilla chicken. It’s chicken strips breaded with jalapeno buttermilk and tortilla chips. Taco Bell says you can get them standalone or in a flour tortilla, which would be their version of a chicken sandwich. Taco Bell is rolling out the crispy tortilla chicken in Houston and Dayton, Ohio to start.
Taco Bell recalls seasoned ground beef due to metal shavings
Read full article: Taco Bell recalls seasoned ground beef due to metal shavingsIn a news release, the USDA reports some Taco Bell ground beef may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the recall centered on a Columbus, Ohio company that prepares beef for Taco Bell restaurants. In a news release, the USDA reports the products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings. In a statement, Taco Bell says the product was produced at one plant location on only one of the two lines used to make seasoned beef. Taco Bell reports all the affected beef was removed by Monday night.
Man arrested after someone broke into a Danville Taco Bell
Read full article: Man arrested after someone broke into a Danville Taco BellDANVILLE, Va. - Danville police arrested the man they say broke into a Taco Bell earlier this month. Anthony Brooks, 40, is charged with burglary after someone broke into the fast-food restaurant on Piney Forest Road. ORIGINAL STORYPolice are searching for the person they say broke into a Taco Bell early Monday morning in Danville. The burglar entered the restaurant on Piney Forest Road around 2 a.m. by breaking a window. Danville police encourage anyone with information about this incident to call 911, the Danville Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, the Detective Division at 434-799-6508, or email crimetips@danvilleva.gov.
Some Taco Bell restaurants face tortilla shortages
Read full article: Some Taco Bell restaurants face tortilla shortagesElijah Nouvelage/Getty Images(CNN) - Taco Bell has a tortilla problem. Taco Bell, which has about 7,000 locations in the United States, did not share how many restaurants are dealing with shortages. "We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause," Taco Bell added in a statement. Taco Bell encouraged customers to order menu items that aren't made with tortillas, like the Power Menu Bowl or Cheesy Gordita Crunch. Last year, KFC which, like Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, is owned by Yum!
Pop-Up Taco Bell hotel sells out in 2 minutes
Read full article: Pop-Up Taco Bell hotel sells out in 2 minutesTaco Bell is opening a hotel sort of to give it an edge over other fast food chains. PALM SPRINGS, California (CNN) - Taco Bell's latest marketing venture, a pop-up hotel, opened at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday. The resort has been called "The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort." Or, as Taco Bell executive Jennifer Arnoldt said in a statement: "We're excited to give a peek into Taco Bell's first hotel that is truly Taco Bell luxury at a value as we evolve how fans can celebrate with the brand this summer and beyond." Guests will wake up to a room service breakfast and dine on a variety of tacos, burritos, and other cheesy items throughout the day -- catered by Taco Bell, of course.
Which fast-food items are the most unhealthy?
Read full article: Which fast-food items are the most unhealthy?But when making a dash for the nearest fast-food restaurant, which items on the menu should you avoid ordering? Take a look at some of the unhealthiest items available at some popular fast-food chains. Wendy's Wendy's Baconator Triple weighs in at 1,330 calories, 38 grams of saturated fat and 47 grams of carbohydrates, according to the fast-food restaurant's nutrition guide. Jack In The Box The Sirloin Cheeseburger is one of Jack In The Box's most unhealthy items. According to the fast-food chain's nutrition guide, the Sirloin Cheeseburger contains 1,010 calories, 20 grams of saturated fat and 62 grams of carbohydrates.